Wings — Ailerons — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2024-0021
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What to do
Operators must inspect affected ailerons before they exceed specified flight cycle limits—8,000 flight cycles for Group 1 parts and 4,000 flight cycles for Group 2 parts—following the instructions in the relevant Dassault Service Bulletins. Any discrepancies found must be corrected before the next flight, including contacting Dassault for approved repair instructions if required. Additionally, from 2 April 2024, installation of affected aileron parts on any Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X aircraft is prohibited.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0076 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified as Falcon 8X. It mandates inspections of specific ailerons identified by part numbers and serial numbers to detect excessive trailing edge thickness that could compromise structural integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action instructions based on Dassault Service Bulletins 7X-593 Revision 2 and 7X-594 Revision 1.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0076 supersedes the previous AD 2024-0021 and expands the definition of affected aileron parts to include additional part numbers. It introduces updated inspection requirements and corrective actions based on revised Dassault Service Bulletins. The directive also prohibits the installation of affected aileron parts on any Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X aeroplanes from the effective date.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X aircraft by addressing a potential structural issue with ailerons. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent reduced structural integrity that could lead to unsafe flight conditions. Compliance helps avoid regulatory penalties and ensures adherence to European aviation safety regulations.
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